Baskets is a comedy television series that follows the life of Chip Baskets, a struggling clown who dreams of becoming a successful professional clown. Despite his passion for clowning, Chip faces numerous challenges and setbacks in his career. He enrolls in a prestigious clown school in Paris, but fails to graduate due to his lack of talent. Chip returns to his hometown of Bakersfield, California, where he takes on odd jobs to make ends meet. Throughout the series, Chip navigates the ups and downs of his personal and professional life, all while trying to achieve his dream of becoming a renowned clown.